We`re implementing full blocking sanctions on two large Russian financial institutions, VEB and their military bank. We are implementing comprehensive sanctions on Russians sovereign debt.

There is still time to avert the worst-case scenario, that would bring on total suffering of millions of people if they move as suggested.

I`m going to take robust action and make sure the pain of our sanctions is targeted at a Russian economy, not ours. I want to limit the pain the American people are feeling at the gas pump. This is critical to me.

I have authorized additional movements of U.S. forces in equipment already stationed in Europe to strengthen our Baltic Allies, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Let me be clear, these are totally defensive moves on our part. We have no…

None of us should be fooled. None of us will be fooled. There is no justification.

We're implementing full blocking sanctions on two large Russian financial institutions VEB, and their military bank. We're implementing comprehensive sanctions on Russian sovereign debt.

So, today, I`m announcing the first tranche of sanctions to impose costs on Russia in response to their actions yesterday. These have been closely coordinated with our allies and partners, and we`ll continue to escalate sanctions if Russia…

Who in the Lord's name does Putin think gives him the right to declare new so called countries on territory that belong to his neighbors. This is a flagrant violation of international law and demands a firm response from the international…

If Russia invades, that means tanks of troops crossing the border of Ukraine again. Then -- there will be -- there will be no longer a Nord Stream 2. We will bring an end to it.

Numerous congressional Republicans are now claiming that Putin is invading Ukraine now because Joe Biden is weak.

the imperative for the President is going to be not only to address the situation in Ukraine and offer some assurance to the American people, that he has sound leadership and is guiding the situation with strength as he deals with…

This is the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, as he indicated and asked permission to be able to do from his Duma. Who in the Lord's name does Putin think gives him the right to declare new, so called, countries on territories…

If Russia continues to advance, continues to accelerate this movement into Ukraine, this invasion, as he put it, the sanctions will continue from the U.S. and of course from Western allies as well.

Further Russian assault in Ukraine remains a severe threat in the days ahead. Nonetheless, there is still time to avert the worst-case scenario that will bring untold suffering to millions of people if they move as suggested.

Who in the Lord's named does Putin think gives him a right to declare new so-called countries on territory that belong to his neighbors. This is a flagrant violation of international law and it demands a firm response from the…

We are implementing full blocking sanctions on two large Russian financial institutions VTB, and their military bank. We are implementing comprehensive sanctions on Russian sovereign debt.

I have authorized additional movements of U.S. forces and equipment already stationed in Europe to strengthen our Baltic allies, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Who in the lord`s name does Putin think gives him the right to declare new so-called countries on territory that belonged to his neighbors?